The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.

AbbVie Inc.’s operating earnings as a percentage of net revenues declined from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 but then increased from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 exceeding Q3 2018 level.

Earnings before income tax (expense) benefit

Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest.

AbbVie Inc.’s earnings before income tax (expense) benefit as a percentage of net revenues declined from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 but then increased from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 not reaching Q3 2018 level.

Net earnings

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

AbbVie Inc.’s net earnings as a percentage of net revenues declined from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 but then increased from Q4 2018 to Q1 2019 not reaching Q3 2018 level.